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02 March 2021
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Young people gain economic empowerment through innovations
The Dalbile youth fund, which provides grants to youth startups after going through boot camp for ideation and extensive mentorship and coaching on 27 February 2021 in Kismayo,…
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17 February 2021
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Upholding the dignity of vulnerable women and girls during humanitarian crises
As part of the response to women and girls' specific needs, UNFPA Somalia and its partner Somali Birth Attendants Cooperative Organisation (SBACO) has distributed 300 dignity kits…
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06 February 2021
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Call on the Government of Somalia to commit to ending FGM by passing law prohibiting the practice
“FGM is a harmful practice that scars girls and women and endangers their health for life depriving them of their rights and denying them the chance to reach their full potential,…
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31 January 2021
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Call centre for women aspiring for leadership positions established in Mogadishu
A call centre for women aspiring for leadership positions has been established in Mogadishu by the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development with financial and technical…
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30 January 2021
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Somaliland youth benefit from the Socio-Economic Empowerment of Youth Project
Asturakaaba Fashion Designs is a tailor enterprise in Somaliland that designs and makes women’s clothes, but business slowed for the clothes company following the COVID-19…
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30 December 2020
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COVID-19 isolation area for pregnant and lactating women established in Puntland
Since its establishment, the COVID-19 isolation area has provided access to life-saving Emergency Obstetric Care, and Neonatal Care (EmONC) services to 10 COVID-19 positive…
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14 December 2020
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Somalia, UN renew promise to deliver health for all, using Universal Health Coverage, urge partners to do the same
On International Universal Health Coverage Day, the Somali Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),…
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10 December 2020
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The European Union celebrates Human Rights Day with Somali Partners, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Somali Arts Foundation in support of Youth and Art
Today, the European Union and its partners have joined hands to celebrate Human Rights Day. On this significant day, the European Union remains fully committed to the respect, the…
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30 November 2020
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UNFPA Somalia forges strong partnerships in Puntland
The President of Puntland State of Somalia, His Excellency Said Cabdullahi Deni, has commended UNFPA Somalia for the good cooperation with the Government in working towards…
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